Today was filled with “firsts” for our kindergarten classes. First time on a bus, first time on a field trip, first time seeing a play put on by the Dallas Children’s Theater! We had a great time seeing the book “Last Stop on Market Street” come to life! #thompsonisexcellence

We had an amazing time learning about cows when the mobile dairy came to visit yesterday! What an awesome experience! #thompsonisexcellence

Our kinder class had a blast putting their knowledge about landforms into action this week! Here are a few of their fabulous creations featuring mountains, coasts, rivers, lakes, plains and deserts! ⛰️🏜️🏝️ #thompsonisexcellence

My heart was full seeing my students from last year reading with my kindergarten class! Thank you @ZlysClass for joining us to celebrate Young Readers Day!

This determined cougar won 1st place at his karate tournament today! He went undefeated and won every sparring match! #thompsonisexcellence

Snapshot of our kinder week! Shapes in library to go along with a fun shape book, reading practice with partners and beanie babies, and crayon melting in science to explore how heat changes objects! #thompsonisexcellence

This year was one of the best ever! I am so grateful that this year each student was back face to face. I’m grateful to see how much growth they’ve made academically, emotionally, and socially. These cougars are becoming better leaders each and every day. #Thompsonisexcellence

Wow! Way to go Cougars! I’m so excited that we had more Cougars caught showing excellence in their work today. These cougars were working hard in their reading today when Mr. Atchison came to visit the class. Keep up the amazing work Cougars! @PrincipalRA #ThompsonIsExcellence

Way to go to the Cougars caught being the most engaged and on task in the classroom today! 🎉 They were awarded an extra special medallion to wear all day long! #ThompsonIsExcellence

Nothing better than some reading and a cup of toasted marshmallow hot chocolate to end spring break! I finished one book this week, and just began a new one. I can’t wait to hear what our Cougars have read over the break! #ThompsonIsExcellence #ThonpsonReads

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Snack time read aloud! We have enjoyed reading our series books so much that we decided to take it into the hallway during snack time to read even more! #thompsonisexcellence

Shout out to Ms. Aguilar for her phenomenal relationship building skills! Each day as we leave lunch, she asks every student a question to get to know them better. #thompsonisexcellence

The main reason why Thompson Elementary is an EXCELLENT school is each of the Students, Teachers, Staff, Parents and Community Members who work together to develop caring, respectful, determined, problem solvers to lead today and tomorrow! #ThompsonIsExcellence

#thompsonisexcellence because we work towards our goals! While writing their small moment stories, students are setting goals each day to get them closer to publishing their books!

We're excited to announce the return of Thompson Reads! Pick a great book and join your Thompson community in reading JUST FOR FUN between 7:40 and 8:00 every morning. Log into your morning meetings early to join your teachers in the fun! #ThompsonReads #ThompsonIsExcellence